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Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
Update on Financial Support for Critical Care and Emergency Centres
196 Trauma Care Facilities were sanctioned in Government Hospitals Medical Colleges across the country
During 11th Five Year Plan  and 12th Five Year Plan  under the “National Programme for Prevention & Management of Trauma and Burn Injuries” , 196 Trauma Care Facilities  were sanctioned in Government Hospitals/ Medical Colleges across the country. Many of them are located close to National Highways. Approvals were granted on the basis of proposals received from the States as per the norms of the Scheme.
NPPMT&BI is a Centrally Sponsored Scheme and under this scheme an amount of Rs 781.57 Cr has been released to the State Governments till date. Beyond 12th Five Year Plan , there is no provision of identification of new trauma care facilities under this Scheme and the financial support is in terms of release of the balance share of Central assistance within the total approved cost of the approved facilities/ units during the 11th and 12th FYP.
Under Pradhan Mantri Swasthya Suraksha Yojana , setting up of 22 new All India Institute of Medical Sciences  and 75 projects of upgradation of Government Medical Colleges/ Institutions  have been approved in various phases so far. These AIIMS broadly includes trauma centre/emergency facilities.
Under National Health Mission , Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Government of India provides financial and technical support to the States/ UTs including support for development of Health Infrastructure, up to District Hospitals level, based on the proposals submitted by States/ UTs in their Program Implementation Plans .
As part of Ayushman Bharat, the Government is supporting the States for transformation of Sub Health Centres and Primary Health Centres into Health and Wellness Centres across the country for provision of Comprehensive Primary Health Care  that includes preventive healthcare and health promotion at the community level with continuum of care approach. As on 24th July 2023, 1,60,480 Health and Wellness Centres have been operationalized. Further, Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana  provides health coverage upto Rs 5 Lakh per family per year to poor and vulnerable families as per Socio Economic Caste Census .
Under the CSS component of the Pradhan Mantri –Ayushman Bharat Health Infrastructure Mission  Scheme, the financial and technical support is provided to all the States/ UTs for establishment of 50 to 100 bedded Critical Care Hospital Blocks in all the districts with more than 5 Lakhs population along with establishment of Referral linkages in the remaining districts.
The Union Minister of State for Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Bharati Pravin Pawar stated this in a written reply in the Lok Sabha today.
Ministry of Defence
INDO-PACIFIC REGIONAL DIALOGUE 2021: 27 to 29 Oct 2021
First conducted in 2018, the Indo-Pacific Regional Dialogue  is the apex international annual conference of the Indian Navy, and is the principal manifestation of the navy’s engagement at the strategic-level. The National Maritime Foundation is the navy’s knowledge partner and chief organiser of each edition of this annual event. The aim of each successive edition of the IPRD is to review both opportunities and challenges that arise within the Indo-Pacific. IPRD-2018 focussed on four main sub-themes: maritime trade; regional connectivity; pan-regional challenges such as those of persistent maritime surveillance, the increasing digitisation of the maritime space, and cyber-malevolence within the maritime domain; and, the role of industry in enhancing holistic maritime security. IPRD 2019 built upon the excellent foundation laid by the inaugural edition and examined five themes: practical solutions for achieving cohesion in the region through maritime connectivity; measures to attain and maintain a free and open Indo-Pacific; examining a regional approach to Blue Economy; opportunities from Maritime-Industry 4.0; and, regional opportunities arising from SAGAR and SAGARMALA.
IPRD 2021 is being held as a three-day online event on 27, 28, and 29 October 2021. This year’s IPRD will focus on eight specific sub-themes under the broad theme of “Evolution in Maritime Strategy during the 21st Century: Imperatives, Challenges, and, Way Ahead”. Panel-discussions on these sub-themes would be spread over eight sessions on three successive days thereby providing ample scope for varied perspectives to be considered. The aim is to encourage a free flow of ideas and views. The eight sub-themes are:
 Evolving Maritime Strategies within the Indo-Pacific: Convergences, Divergences, Expectations and Apprehensions.
 Adaptive Strategies to Address the Impact of Climate Change upon Maritime Security.
 Port-led Regional Maritime Connectivity and Development Strategies.
 Cooperative Maritime Domain Awareness Strategies.
 Impact of the Increasing Recourse to Lawfare upon a Rules-based Indo-Pacific Maritime Order.
 Strategies to Promote Regional Public-Private Maritime Partnerships.
 Energy-Insecurity and Mitigating Strategies.
 Strategies to Address the Manned-Unmanned Conundrum at Sea.
The sessions will be preceded by addresses by the Hon’ble Raksha Mantri, the Hon’ble External Affairs Minister, and the Hon’ble Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas.
Through this annual dialogue, the Indian Navy and the National Maritime Foundation, continue to provide a platform for incisive discussions pertaining to the geopolitical developments affecting the maritime domain of the Indo-Pacific.
President's Secretariat
Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum to Re-Open for Public Viewing from January 5
The Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex, which was closed for public viewing due to COVID-19 since March 13, 2020, will re-open from January 5, 2021. It will be open on all days . Visitors can book their slots online by visiting websites - https://presidentofindia.nic.in or https://rashtrapatisachivalaya.gov.in/ or https://rbmuseum.gov.in/. As earlier, a nominal registration charges of Rs 50/- per visitor will be levied. On the spot booking facility, which was previously available, is temporarily suspended.
To maintain the social distancing norms, four pre-booked time slots have been fixed between 9:30 am - 11:00 am, 11:30 am - 1:00 pm, 1:30 pm - 3:00 pm and 3:30 pm - 5:00 pm with a maximum limit of 25 visitors per slot. During the tour, visitors have to follow COVID protocols such as wearing of mask, maintaining social distance, install Aarogya Setu app. People vulnerable to the COVID-19 are discouraged for the tour.
Rashtrapati Bhavan Museum Complex is an event based story telling Museum which showcases the exquisite and invaluable artifacts symbolizing art, culture, heritage and history. More details can be found on https://rbmuseum.gov.in/.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Ministry of Women and Child Development Invites Applications/Nominations for Nari Shakti Puraskar-2022
Awards to be Conferred to Individuals in Recognition of Their Service Towards the Cause of Women Empowerment, especially Vulnerable and Marginalized Women
Online Applications/Nominations Are Open Upto 31st October, 2022
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has invited Applications/Nominations for the Nari Shakti Puraskar-2022. The applications/nominations for Nari Shakti Puraskar, 2022 will be accepted only through the designated website i.e. www.awards.gov.in.
All Applications/Nominations received upto 31st October, 2022 will be considered for Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2022.
Nari Shakti Puraskar 2022 will be conferred by the Ministry of Women and Child Development on the occasion of International Women’s Day i.e 8th March, 2023 to individuals in recognition of their service towards the cause of women empowerment, especially vulnerable and marginalized women.
For eligibility criteria and other details, the Guidelines for Nari Shakti Puraskar are available on the website of the Ministry of Women & Child Development https://wcd.nic.in/acts/guidelines-nari-shakti-puraskar-2022-onwards as well as the Applications/ Nominations portal i.e. www.awards.gov.in.
Cabinet
Cabinet approves MoU between India and UK on Cancer Research Initiative
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Memorandum of Understanding  between India and U.K. on Cancer Research Initiative. The MoU was signed on 14th November 2018.
Details:
The India-UK Cancer Research Initiative will identify a core set of research challenges that address issues of affordability, prevention and care of cancer by bringing together leading Indian and UK experts across clinical research, demographic research, new technologies and physical sciences. The initiative will provide funding to develop new research alliances and undertake impactful research to enable significant progress against cancer outcomes.
Funding pattern:
Over 5 years, the total research funding for the Initiative shall be £10 million . CRUK's share for such funding shall be £5 million . DBT shall match such funding by £5 million . The matching funds will be as per prevailing rates at the beginning of financial year.
Impact:
Despite the surge in technological, biomedical, clinical, and pharmaceutical innovations aimed at improving cancer outcomes, the overburdened healthcare systems across the globe remain ill equipped to meet the massive burden of escalating cancer care costs. The India-UK Cancer Research Initiative sets forth a roadmap for catalysing collaborations that align the best researchers, scientists, healthcare organizations and institutions to a multi-disciplinary research platform leading to high value, low cost outcomes for cancer care. Through this initiative the number of positions for doctoral-level, post-doctoral level researchers and early career scientists are expected to grow. They will not only be trained in cutting technology but will also be trained in essential leadership and project management skills which would help them in securing tenure-track research positions in academia or in related bio-pharma industry.
Background:
The India-UK Cancer Research Initiative is a collaborative 5-year bilateral research initiative by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science & Technology, India and Cancer Research UK  that will focus on affordable approaches to cancer. Both CRUK and DBT will invest £5 million  each in this 5-year pilot, and seek further investment from other potential funding partners. This is a follow up of the joint statement issued by the two Prime Ministers during the visit of Prime Minister of India; Shri Narendra Modi to UK on April 18, 2018, which states the following:
"As thriving democracies, we share a desire to work closely together and with all who share our objective to support a rules-based international order that upholds agreed international norms, global peace and stability. Together the UK and India are a forcefor good in an uncertain world. We are sharing our experience and knowledge to tackle global challenges. India's Department of Biotechnology  and Cancer Research UK propose to launch a £10 million  bilateral research initiative which will focus on low cost approaches to cancer treatment."
Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions
Freedom of Expression to Government Employees
It is mentioned that as per Rule 8 of Central Civil Services  Rules, 1964, no Government servant shall, except with the previous sanction of the Government, own wholly or in part, or conduct or participate in the editing or management of, any newspaper or other periodical publication or electronic in a public media. Further, Rule 9 of Central Civil Services  Rules provides inter-alia that no Government servant shall make any statement of fact or opinion in any form of communication,  which has the effect of an adverse criticism of any current or recent policy or action of the Central Government or a State Government or  which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Central Government and the Government of any State or  which is capable of embarrassing the relations between the Central Government and the Government of any foreign State; subject to exceptions for bonafide expression of views by office-bearers of a trade union or association of Government servants for the purpose of safeguarding the conditions of service of such Government servants or for securing an improvement thereof or for views expressed by a Government servant in his official capacity or in the due performance of the duties assigned to him.
This information was provided by the Union Minister of State  Development of North-Eastern Region , MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space, Dr Jitendra Singh in written reply to a question in Rajya Sabha today.
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Ministry of Information & Broadcasting
ON LINE ENTRY OPENS FOR 16th MIFF-2020
Online entry of films in different competition categories of the 16th MIFF-2020 , being held from 28th January to 3rd February, 2020 at Films Division complex, Mumbai, is now open. Film makers from abroad can enter films in International competition categories while Indian filmmakers can submit entries in International and National competitions.
The oldest and largest festival for non-feature films in South Asia, MIFF attracts film makers from all over the world, thanks to the quality of films showcased in the competition and other sections apart from cerebral interactive sessions, workshops and master classes held over a week. Cash awards worth Rs 49 lakhs, Golden Conch, Silver Conches, Trophies and Certificates await winners in different competitions including technical categories. The Best Documentary of the Festival carries Golden Conch and Rs. 10 lakhs cash award. The festival will honour a veteran personality from the Indian documentary fraternity with the prestigious V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award that carries a cash component of Rs. 10 lakhs, trophy and citation.
The response to the 15th MIFF was overwhelming, signifying a vibrant documentary culture in India and the world. 15th MIFF received a record 793 entries, with 197 films from 32 countries in International Competition and 596 films in National Competition. The 15th MIFF was attended by a number of prominent documentary and short film makers from India and other parts of the world. The jury of the festival hailed from Canada, France, Philippine, Turkey, etc. Under Retrospective Section, animation films of Kozi Yamamura , Ivan Maximov , Bhimsain Khurana  apart from works of Dominique Dubosc  and Madhushree Dutta  had been showcased. Under special packages, Urgent Cinema of Santiago Alvarez, Documentaries by Filipino Women, Anima Mundi Films , Turkish Animation, Stories from South Asia , CMS Vatatvaran, etc. were showcased apart from Student films from FTII, SRFTI, Whistling-wood, Rohtak Institute of Film & Television and MGR Government Film & TV Institute.
The 16th edition of the biennial event, organized by the Films Division, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Government of India is supported by the Government of Maharashtra. The main venue is Films Division complex, 24-Pedder Road Mumbai while the opening and closing/award functions will be held at the Nehru Centre Auditorium, Worli on 28thJanuary and 3rd February respectively from 5.00 pm, informs Ms Smita Vats Sharma, Director General Films Division and Director, MIFF.
For entering films on line, film makers can log on to www.miff.in. The Festival Directorate can be approached for more information at miffindia[at]gmail[dot]com.
Ministry of Communications
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Vietnam for Cooperation in the field of Communications
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to the MoU between India and Vietnam for Cooperation in the field of Communications.
Benefits:
The MoU will contribute in strengthening bilateral cooperation and mutual understanding in the field of communications.
Ministry of Women and Child Development
Monitoring Mechanism under Poshan Abhiyan
NITI Aayogis closely monitoring the status of implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan. Further, there is a National Nutrition Resource Centre  at National level and State Nutrition Resource Centre  at State level to closely monitor the implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan.
The Ministry of Women and Child Development has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation  with Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through which ICDS-Common Application Software, a mobile based Application,which is a job-aid to Anganwadi Worker,has been developed and deployed.
Regular reviews and meetings are conducted at National and State/UT level to monitor the progress of implementation of POSHAN Abhiyaan. Field level checks are carried out by the Ministry andState Governments.National Council under the Chairmanship of Vice Chairman, NITI Aayog and the Executive Committee also monitor the progress of POSHAN Abhiyaan regularly.
ICDS-Common Application Software captures data on weight and height of children, opening of Anganwadi Centres, distribution of Take Home Ration, attendance of children for pre-school education at Anganwadi Centres. This data/information is then made available for monitoring on web-based ICDS-CAS dashboard to the supervisory staff at Block, District, State and National level.
This information was given by the Minister of Women and Child Development, SmritiZubinIrani, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.
Prime Minister's Office
PM to inaugurate Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi on 4th July
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Sai Hira Global Convention Centre in Puttaparthi, Andhra Pradesh on 4th July at 10:30 AM via video conferencing. The inauguration ceremony will witness the presence of prominent dignitaries and devotees from around the world.
The Sri Sathya Sai Central Trust has constructed a new facility, Sai Hira Global Convention Centre, at Prasanthi Nilayam, Puttaparthi. Prasanthi Nilayam is the main ashram of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. The Convention Centre, donated by philanthropist Shri Ryuko Hira, is a testament to the vision of promoting cultural exchange, spirituality, and global harmony. It provides a nurturing environment for people of diverse backgrounds to come together, connect, and explore the teachings of Sri Sathya Sai Baba. Its world-class amenities and infrastructure will facilitate conferences, seminars, and cultural events, fostering dialogue and understanding among individuals from all walks of life. The sprawling complex also features meditation halls, serene gardens and facilities for accommodation.
Ministry of Finance
Government announces the Revision of interest rates for Small Savings Schemes for the Third Quarter of the current Financial Year 2018-19
On the basis of the decision of the Government of India, the interest rates for Small Savings Schemes are to be notified on Quarterly Basis with the approval of the Union Finance Minister. Accordingly, the Rates of Interest on various Small Savings Schemes for the Third Quarter of the Current Financial Year 2018-19 starting 1st October, 2018, and ending on 31st December, 2018 have been announced. The Rates of Intereston the basis of the interest compounding/payment built-in in the Schemes, shall be as under:
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Instrument
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Rate of interest w.r.t. 01.07.2018 to 30.09.2018
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Rate of interest w.r.t. 01.10.2018 to 31.12.2018
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Compounding frequency|
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Savings Deposit
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4.0
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4.0
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Annually
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1 Year Time Deposit
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6.6
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6.9
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Quarterly
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2 Year Time Deposit
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6.7
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7.0
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Quarterly
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3 Year Time Deposit
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6.9
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7.2
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Quarterly
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5 Year Time Deposit
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7.4
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7.8
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Quarterly
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5 Year Recurring Deposit
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6.9
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7.3
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Quarterly
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5 Year Senior Citizen Savings Scheme
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8.3
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8.7
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Quarterly and paid
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5 Year Monthly Income Account
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7.3
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7.7
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Monthly and paid
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5 Year National Savings Certificate
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7.6
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8.0
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Annually
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Public Provident Fund Scheme
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7.6
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8.0
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Annually
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KisanVikasPatra
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7.3 
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7.7 
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Annually
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SukanyaSamriddhi Account Scheme
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8.1
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8.5
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AnnuallyNo Change
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
Products under One District One Product programme onboarded and tagged on Groyyo’s e-commerce platform
Enhances market outreach and procurement of handlooms and handicrafts
District-specific art and craft can be accessed by stakeholders of the One District One Product
One District One Product  programme under Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade , Ministry of Commerce & Industry collaborated with an e-commerce player, Groyyo to onboard aggregators selling ODOP-identified products on its platform consisting of several categories such as home textiles, home décor etc. This collaboration launch was held on 3rd July, 2023.
The tagging on this one-stop online platform is intended to strengthen each district’s identity, while giving a greater visibility to ODOP products. This brings an opportunity for the sellers to learn more about product requirements from the buyers and make their products marketable at the global level.
On the occasion, Smt. Supriya Devasthali, Director, DPIIT, highlighted the importance of such engagements to enable artisans to tap a larger customer base. She expressed that the government encourages entrepreneurship, and creativity, fostering a favourable ecosystem for artisans to thrive, through such collaborations.
A diverse collection of artisanal products representing different parts of the country such as ceramics from Bulandshahr in UP, coconut products from Kozhikode in Kerala, kani shawls from Budgam, J&K, bell metal craft from Bastar, Chhattisgarh have already been onboarded on this platform. Going forward, the categories available on this portal will be expanded to wellness, jewellery, etc.
Currently, ODOP has joined forces with 35+ brands, covering around 100 districts of the country. The team’s vision is to bring more aggregators under this campaign to enhance product accessibility and visibility.
ODOP Programme is aimed at creating sustainable employment at the district level while promoting holistic socio-economic development. The idea is to select, brand, and promote one product from each district of the country.
In pursuance of Atmanirbhar Bharat and India’s current G20 Presidency, several initiatives are being undertaken by DPIIT, Government of India. Union Minister of Commerce & Industry, Consumer Affairs, Food & Public Distribution and Textiles, Shri Piyush Goyal at the launch of the ODOP Catalogue, requested every organisation to work in collaboration with the programme. This will help promote the indigenous products from each district of the nation.
ODOP identified products can be accessed here: https://www.stylomania.in/pages/odop.
Ministry of Commerce & Industry
OBJECTIVES OF SETTING UP SEZs
The main objectives of the Special Economic Zone  Scheme as stipulated in Section 5 of SEZs Act, 2005 include generation of additional economic activity, promotion of exports of goods and services, promotion of investment from domestic and foreign sources, creation of employment opportunities and development of infrastructure facilities. The SEZs are spread across the country. As such, the details of export, employment and investment relating to operational SEZs during the last 5 years are as under:
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Year
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Export

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Employment|
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Investment|
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2016-2017
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5,23,637
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17,31,641
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4,23,189
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2017-2018
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5,81,033
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19,77,216
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4,74,917
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2018-2019
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7,01,179
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20,61,055
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5,07,644
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2019-2020
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7,96,669
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22,38,305
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5,71,735
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2020-2021
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7,59,524
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23,58,136
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|
6,17,499Calculated on cumulative basis.
This information was given by the Minister of State in the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Smt. Anupriya Patel, in a written reply in the Rajya Sabha today.